Defence News
US Approves $1-Billion Sale of M142 HIMARS to Canada
3 October 2025
US Approves $1-Billion Sale of M142 HIMARS to Canada
The US State Department has greenlit a potential $1.75-billion sale of the Lockheed Martin-made M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems…
Pentagon: US, Allies Reducing Forces in Iraq
3 October 2025
Pentagon: US, Allies Reducing Forces in Iraq
US and allied forces are reducing their presence in Iraq, the Pentagon said Wednesday, winding down a more than decade-long…
Erdoğan: Israel’s true face revealed once again with attack on Sumud
3 October 2025
Erdoğan: Israel’s true face revealed once again with attack on Sumud
Addressing fellow members of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in Ankara on Thursday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan repeated…
Dark matter and dark energy may only be a cosmic illusion
2 October 2025
Dark matter and dark energy may only be a cosmic illusion
For decades, astronomers have believed that dark matter and dark energy make up most of the universe. However, a new…
UK Frigate Fires Naval Strike Missile in First Test
2 October 2025
UK Frigate Fires Naval Strike Missile in First Test
The UK’s HMS Somerset frigate has carried out the first firing of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during Exercise Aegir 25 at…
Ukraine Confirms Swedish-Built Gripen Jets Will Join Military Fleet
2 October 2025
Ukraine Confirms Swedish-Built Gripen Jets Will Join Military Fleet
Ukraine will receive Swedish-made Gripen combat aircraft to reinforce its airspace security amid the Russian invasion, First Deputy Defence Minister…
Japan Mulls Joining Latvia-Led Ukraine Drone Coalition
2 October 2025
Japan Mulls Joining Latvia-Led Ukraine Drone Coalition
Japan is reviewing an invitation from Latvia to join a group of nations sending drones and technology to Ukraine as it battles…
BAE Systems, Forterra to Build Self-Driving AMPV Prototype for US Army
2 October 2025
BAE Systems, Forterra to Build Self-Driving AMPV Prototype for US Army
BAE Systems and Forterra are teaming up to create a prototype autonomous Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) for the US Army,…
MBDA Secures Production Contract for TESEO MK2/E Anti-Ship Missile for Italian Navy
2 October 2025
MBDA Secures Production Contract for TESEO MK2/E Anti-Ship Missile for Italian Navy
Italy’s Naval Armaments Directorate has contracted MBDA to produce TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missiles for the Italian Navy. The contract covers…
Spain Orders 17,000 Exosens Night Vision Devices
2 October 2025
Spain Orders 17,000 Exosens Night Vision Devices
Imaging firm Exosens will supply 17,000 monocular night vision devices to the Spanish Army in one of the country’s biggest night vision…